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A variety of churches, of both early and recent date, including many that do not have an episcopal polity, have claimed to be the one true church, the only one faithful to the teaching of Christ. |
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Some Christian churches claim to be the one true church. The exact meaning of this term varies.
This claim is distinct from belief in Apostolic Succession, a belief that is compatible with the idea that more than one church have inherited the spiritual, ecclesiastical and sacramental authority, power, and responsibility that Jesus Christ gave to the Apostles. The Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox churches, Oriental Orthodox churches, parts of the Anglican Communion, and Lutheran churches are the predominant proponents of the doctrine of Apostolic Succession. It is related to the Four Marks of the Church.
A variety of churches, of both early and recent date, including many that do not have an episcopal polity, have claimed to be the one true church, the only one faithful to the teaching of Christ.
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